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as in moody
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly
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Recent Examples of temperamental
One key to Bad Mary’s persistence in the American mind can be found in the temperamental polarity that first drew Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln to each other.
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Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Early systems, however, were expensive, heavy, temperamental, and suited mainly to reconnaissance or sniper roles.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
The weather also proved to be exceptionally temperamental, and those on the base had many other duties to attend to.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
This helps to reduce the drastic temperature swing of nightfall and insulate plants from frosts during the temperamental spring season.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
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Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Early systems, however, were expensive, heavy, temperamental, and suited mainly to reconnaissance or sniper roles.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
The weather also proved to be exceptionally temperamental, and those on the base had many other duties to attend to.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
This helps to reduce the drastic temperature swing of nightfall and insulate plants from frosts during the temperamental spring season.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
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The moodier track played inside the Morton Amphitheater paired well with her voice, reflecting how much stronger and more mature it is compared to when the song released 15 years ago.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The moody noir visuals and classic pop arrangements of the Hollywood of yesteryear always spoke to him as a gangly teen growing up in the British seaside city of Portsmouth, Jackson said.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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There are fears that the situation could escalate and drag the volatile Tigray region into a proxy war, even as relief agencies warn of a dire humanitarian situation on the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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A little over a decade later, Raja Club Athletic was established in 1949 during the final, increasingly volatile years before independence.—
Radier Odhiambo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 May 2026
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This skill prevents reactive leadership, builds trust and enables thoughtful responses rather than impulsive reactions that can damage relationships and morale.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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The attacks were rarely sudden or impulsive.—
Michael Brunker,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The number of parts made the behavior of each one unpredictable, although the whole was governed by rules.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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According to VinDynamics, the deployment demonstrated the platform’s ability to function reliably in unpredictable service environments while maintaining continuous interaction with people.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Because the chemicals and the tank were deemed unstable, responders couldn't immediately access all the areas of the facility to search for additional victims, officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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So we are used to operating in a very unstable context.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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